Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection) var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-een Varivax® prevents chicken pox (varicella virus). Zostavax® prevents shingles (herpes zoster virus). Drug classes…
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Acthar (see Corticotropin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Corticotropin (By injection) kor-ti-koe-TROE-pin ree-POZ-i-tor-ee Treats inflammation, infantile spasms (seizures), multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and many other medical conditions. Drug classes Antiemetic, Diagnostic…
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A-Methapred (see Methylprednisolone (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Methylprednisolone (By injection) meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone Treats inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. May also be used to…
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) A painful skin rash with blisters in a limited area on one side of the body (left or right),…